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Re: 2011 Top Ten

Chapman - 104 MPH
Mesoraco - Defensive catcher who hits with power and patience
Cozart - Balanced SS prospect with power
Joseph - 2nd best LHR in the Minors (Collins)
Alonso - 1B prospect who can't play 1B in Cincy doesn't make him much of a prospect
Grandal - Switch hitting catcher who can maybe play 3B
Yorman - He will be in the majors in 3 years. Watch.
Francisco - Hits and hits and hits, year after year after year.
Frazier - Has found a home in LF, Bat has come around in 2nd half
Soto - Only has a 12% LD rate and is still OPSing .850 vs RHP

If you can't be a good example... then you'll just have to be a horrible warning...

Re: 2011 Top Ten

I will admit I dont know enough about the lower minors guys real talent other than guys who blow away the league in some fashion. my 9 and 10 are really flimsy and could easily move to 12 if I just knew more about some other guys.

Re: 2011 Top Ten

1. Chapman
2. Mesoraco
3. Alonso
4. Rodriguez
5. Cozart
6. Grandal
7. Hamilton
8. Francisco
9. Arias
10. Guilon or Boxberger
I am afraid that Frazier and Maloney have reached the ceiling of their potential.
The progress that Lotzka and Ravin showed is very encouraging. They could really show improved performance next year if they sustain this success.
There are lots of short -season prospects: great optimism for 2011 to see what they can do.

Re: 2011 Top Ten

I'll post a differnt answer of the same ilk:

10 prospects I'm most interested in watching their progress/performance in 2011 (ie guy's who's ceiling or current abilitys make me salivate the most, so its likely going to be high on low minors guys w/ lots of potential)

1) Chapman: what's not to love about a lefty throwing 104 mph off the bump? Will he make the rotation in the majors, start out in the minors or remain in the pen?
2) Mes: The guys development has been unreal. Starting out in Cincy is unlikely unless there's an injury in spring training, but I'm looking forward to his big league debut sometime in 2011.
3) Yorman: Oddles of potential and should be displaying for a full season for the first time.
4) Alonso: He'd be 2nd on this list if I didn't think he's going to be on someone else's major league roster next spring. None the less, unless he learns to play LF, I'm excited to see the return he nets this winter and his eventual development in the pros. Seems like he's going to be a bat to reckon with.
5) Hamilton: so much athleticism and potential, should be on display for a full season along w/ Yorman in Dayton. Dayton is going to be fun to follow.
6) Grandal: freshly minted 1st round pick, could be part of one of the deeper catching systems in the majors next year. How have things changed in the catching prospect department for the Reds the last couple of seasons.
7) Soto: Will he go to the AFL to play more catcher? Will he get in better shape? Could be a great stick behind the plate if he ever learns the position. If they move him off of catcher permantly, then I lose some of my interest in him. Not that he can't play 1b in the majors one day, I'm just hoping Votto locks up that spot for the Reds the next 10 years.
8) Joseph: minor league relievers are like the high school tease. Sure you see lots of potential every couple of days, but it takes a long time before you get past the small sample debate and have something to brag about. Donnie could make his debut as early as next year as an injury replacement.
9) Cozart: I've liked this kid since I first saw him play live w/ the Dragons. Seems like the perfect fit for the Reds SS wows. Put him & Janish together and you should have a very solid, not to mention cost effective answer to the SS position for several seasons.
10) Torreyes: Since I expect he'll only play half a season, its kind of hard to get too excited for his 2011 season (same could be said for Arias & Guillon if I the consensus was any of these 3 would start out in Dayton next year), yet how can you not get excited to see how someone with a slash line of amazing/amazing/amazing plays out against older, tougher competition in Billings.

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